DIRECT MATERIAL & SPARES
• Works with the unit’s business functions to understand needs
• Identifies local Sourcing opportunities for direct materials and spare parts
• Negotiates frame contracts and price lists with suppliers to be used within the unit for direct materials/spares 
• Acts as contract owner for direct material/spares suppliers
• Supports the implementation of global/area category plans within his/her unit
• Can act as a sourcing specialist also for the needs of other units in specific cases representing the needs of these other units towards suppliers.

CUSTOMER PROJECTS
• Defines source plans for customer projects and works closely with the project team to understand real customer needs
• Runs RFQs for customer project specific materials and negotiates contracts with suppliers for customer projects
• Advises customer facing roles on preferred suppliers and decides on suppliers for customer projects 

INSTALLATIONS
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